Had a friend who went thru this....Make copies of every for use during this process...Yes you can marry a Jamaican in Jamaica! You'll need your Passport/Certified copy of Birth Certificate and have to be in Jamaica for at least 24 hrs. before...You must pre-apply for a marriage license thru the Jamaican Ministry Of Justice, if ya try the 24 hour arrival before thing... Once you are married, go to the U.S. Embassy/mission and have them authenticate your marriage certificate, which is a step but does not guarantee it's recognized in your U.S. State...You must contact your states Attorney General's office then for state specific rules... The U.S. citizen is not "required" to live in Jamaica.... For the Jamaican Citizen to come to the U.S., you must go thru the process of acquiring a "Green Card" for them. It could take 6 Months to 2 years..Check with the office you are filing in Once they are approved, they'll get a 2 year kinda temporary residency status and the U.S. Gov. will review that in two years...I am no expert for sure and there are other ins and outs, I'm sure...Hope this helps some....Good luck in following your heart!
Originally Posted by Smokin Kevan
